Headteacher

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is entering a new and important phase of its development. Recent years have brought significant challenge, but also the foundations for renewed confidence and stability. The Academy now requires an ambitious and values-driven Headteacher to lead it forward, building on emerging strengths and ensuring that improvement is both rapid and sustainable.

This is an opportunity for an experienced and resilient leader to shape the next chapter of the school’s journey. The successful candidate will provide clear strategic direction, establish consistently high expectations and ensure that every pupil receives the quality of education they deserve. Central to this role will be improving outcomes for all learners, strengthening attendance and nurturing a culture in which students feel known, valued and motivated to succeed.

Our Headteacher will also prioritise the professional growth and wellbeing of staff, developing a culture of high-quality professional learning and shared accountability. By recognising success, promoting positive behaviour and fostering pride in achievement, the successful candidate will help embed a strong culture of aspiration across the school community.

We are looking for the individual who has the following attributes, skills and knowledge:

• A practising and committed Catholic who will strengthen and model the Academy’s Catholic ethos
• A proven track record of successful and sustained school improvement
• The ability to lead high-quality teaching and learning so that all pupils achieve their full potential
• A deep understanding of the complexity of educational leadership in challenging contexts

Experience of leading change at whole-school level with clarity, resilience and impact

The personal authority to inspire confidence and commitment from pupils, staff, parents and the wider community

This is a demanding but deeply rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people and to lead a school with strong values, growing confidence and significant potential.